Rishi Sunak driving doctors out of NHS with pay offer, say union leaders Public service workers in England offered 5%-7% rises but departments must fund them from existing budgets The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023
Who has been offered what? A breakdown of public sector pay deal The government has offered rises of between 5% and 7% to workers including teachers and doctors The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023
The Guardian view on public sector pay: higher taxes on the rich are needed to fix broke Britannia Editorial: Whoever wins the next election will have to spend money to repair the damage done after 13 years of Conservative party rule The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023
Huw Edwards scandal: All the allegations made against BBC presenter Presenter at centre of sex photo scandal still suspended by BBC The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
Minority ethnic politicians are pushing harsh immigration policies – why representation doesn't always mean racial justice There’s no question that British politics is becoming more diverse. From only four minority ethnic MPs elected in 1987, now 67 MPs are from a minority ethnic background. The Conversation · Jul 13, 2023
Doctors pay award ‘not enough to suspend NHS’s longest strike’, says union Junior doctors, who began their longest walkout yet in England on Thursday, will receive six per cent rises under new deal Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2023
Education minister says no cuts to key services despite teacher pay increase Gillian Keegan said it was important that schools did not have to fund higher wages from existing budgets The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
Committee report is rightfully scathing on UK’s China strategy The ISC’s warnings are unlikely to act as much of a brake on Britain’s approach to China The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023
It’s Dr Sunak and Mr Hyde: the existence of two Rish!s would explain a lot Here we had one of the Sunaks announcing the very opposite on pay of what had been said previously The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023
U.K. Defense Secretary Tells Ukraine ‘We’re Not Amazon’ Amid Weapons Donation Dispute Kyiv urged to show appreciation for donations to win further support in fight against Russia Zenger · Jul 13, 2023
BMA: Doctors’ 6% pay offer ‘missed opportunity’ to end strikes Rishi Sunak said he had accepted the recommendation of public sector pay review bodies and was making a ‘final offer’ to unions. The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
UK government offers millions of public sector workers pay hikes to end strikes The British government has offered millions of public sector workers pay raises in a bid to end an array of strikes The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
Rishi Sunak tells unions pay award is Government’s final offer The PM said he had accepted the recommendations of pay review bodies, but critics warned the lack of extra money would mean cuts to services. The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
Rishi Sunak making economy even worse than ‘arsonist’ Liz Truss, says Labour Exclusive: ‘The grown-ups have got us into an even worse position,’ says Rachel Reeves – as mortgage rates rise again The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Jul 13, 2023 'It’s not about cuts': Rishi Sunak 'reprioritises' budgets to fund pay uplift THE UK Government has agreed to give public sector staff a pay rise – but Rishi Sunak’s decision not to borrow to fund the increase could leave…
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 Sunak tells unions to halt strike action after offering public sector pay rises The Prime Minister said the pay offer is ‘final’ and there will be no negotiations.
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 Teachers poised to end strikes as Rishi Sunak unveils public sector pay rise – but doctors dig in ‘New wave of industrial action’ predicted by unions over pay deal that means public cuts
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023 Fast-rising borrowing costs putting UK public finances at great risk, warns OBR Gloomy report says national debt could exceed 300% of GDP within next 50 years
The National (Scotland) · Jul 13, 2023 Boris Johnson bids to build swimming pool at plush £3.8m Cotswolds mansion DISGRACED former prime minister Boris Johnson is attempting to build an outdoor swimming pool at his plush new mansion after quitting as a Tory MP.
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 Rishi Sunak accepts pay recommendations but questions remain over funding The Government has ruled out borrowing money to fund the rises recommended by pay review bodies.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023 Sunak offers at least 6% pay rise to millions of public sector workers Police, junior doctors and teachers in England to get more money and minister says frontline services will be protected
The Week · Jul 13, 2023 Public-sector pay: where can Rishi Sunak find the cash to stop the strikes? The government is expected to announce today whether it will approve pay increases of 6-6.5% for public-sector workers.
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 Starmer tells Sunak Labour’s support for Nato ‘unshakeable’ during Commons clash The Prime Minister was heckled by Opposition MPs as he claimed Sir Keir’s statement showed a ‘newfound affection’ for the alliance.
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 Jeremy Hunt to take ‘difficult but responsible’ decisions on public sector pay Rishi Sunak and the Chancellor are set to announce decisions on pay for millions of public sector workers.
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 UK has ‘no strategy’ to tackle China threat as spies ‘aggressively’ target Britain, scathing report warns Rishi Sunak’s policy is ‘shambolic mess’, Tory MPs tell The Independent – as spy watchdog reports on years of failure